Rocking desk

ABSTRACT

Devices described in the present disclosure can include a rocking desk with a desk top having a top side and a bottom side. The rocking desk can also have multiple legs, each leg may be attached to the bottom side of the desk top and may have a curved bottom edge that can cause the rocking desk to tilt at an angle when force is applied to the desk top. The curved bottom edges can also provide a stable balance point when the force applied is maintained and a desired amount of rocking for the desk when the force applied is removed. The stable balance point and desired amount of rocking can be achieved by the amount of curvature of the bottom edge of the rocking desk&#39;s legs, the angle of attaching the rocking desk&#39;s legs, and/or the height of the rocking desk&#39;s legs.

BACKGROUND Field

The present disclosure relates generally to desks, and more particularly to rocking desks with novel and improved structural features that provide a more flexible, comfortable, and beneficial work environment.

Description of the Related Art

Desks commonly provide a sitting workspace for a user of the desk to work from. Typically, desks comprise a flat desktop positioned parallel to the ground. As such, users of desks commonly sit straight up working from the desk's flat desktop, which can be uncomfortable after a long period of time and produce excess stress on the bodies of users. Additionally, it can be difficult for users to work effectively if they change their body position while sitting at a desk. For example, leaning back in a chair while at the desk can make the angle between the user and the work surface difficult for reading and writing. Leaning back can often force a user to extend their arms, making it difficult to write and/or type.

In some instances, the aforementioned problems can be attributable to the limited adjustability of the desktop's position relative to the position of the desk's user. Conventional desks are provided with desk legs sitting flat on the ground. These desks are made to have a work surface at a single angle and too much force is required for a user to be able to move the desk to adjust the angle of the work surface. Moreover, even if the desktop's position can be moved by the user, that position is typically not sustainable.

Some adjustable desks are available where the height of the work surface can be moved up or down to allow working on the desk while sitting or standing. These desks, however, do not allow for adjusting the angle of the work surface. Further, the height of the desk is typically set and to change the height an adjustment mechanism must be operated. For example, a set screw or anchor mechanism can be manipulated to set the height of the desk, and to change the height the screw or anchor mechanism must be loosened, the desk height changed, and the mechanism tightened to hold the desk at the desired height.

There are also “drafting” desks that have an adjustable surface to provide an angled work surface. Similar to above, the angle of the drafting desk surface is set by a screw or anchor mechanism, and to adjust the angle the mechanism must be loosened and then set again. There is no mechanism to allow the work surface to automatically return to the horizontal position once the user ceases putting force on the surface.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure relates to novel and improved rocking desks that can provide a flexible workspace. Embodiments described in the present disclosure can allow the rocking desk to tilt at an angle when force is applied to the desk top, which can allow the user to easily adjust the angle of the work surface and to comfortably lean back while working. Additionally, the rocking desk can provide a stable balance point when the force applied to the rocking desk is maintained and a desired amount of a rocking movement when the force applied to the rocking desk is removed. This allows the user to feel comfortable and stable while working.

Embodiments described in the present disclosure can provide a stable balance point and a desired amount of rocking for the desk. This can be achieved by controlling the distance between the net center of mass and the center of effective leg radius. The location of the net center of mass can change with the height of the rocking desk's legs and/or by adding mass to the desk top. The location of the center of effective leg radius can change with the curvature of the bottom edge of the rocking desk's legs or by the angle in which the rocking desk's legs are attached to the desk top. The longer the distance between the net center of mass and the center of effective leg radius, the longer distance the desk can rock forwards and backwards, which can require more force in order to make the desk rock. Conversely, the shorter the distance between the net center of mass and the center of effective leg radius, the shorter the distance the desk can rock forwards and backwards, which can require less force in order to make the desk rock.

One embodiment described in the present disclosure can include a rocking desk having a desk top with a top side and a bottom side. The rocking desk can also include multiple legs, each leg having a top edge which can be attached to the bottom side of the desk top and a bottom edge that can contact the ground. The bottom edge can be a curved shape which may be shaped such that it creates a stable balance point and a desired amount of forwards and backwards movement for the rocking desk.

Another embodiment described in the present disclosure can include a rocking desk having a desk top with a top side and a bottom side. The rocking desk can also include multiple legs, each leg having a top edge which may be attached to the bottom side of the desk top and a bottom edge that may contact the ground. The bottom edge can be a curved shape. Additionally, the top edge of each leg can be attached at an angle that creates a stable balance point and a desired amount of forwards and backwards movement for the rocking desk.

In yet another embodiment described in the present disclosure can include a rocking desk having a desk top with a top side and a bottom side. The rocking desk can also include multiple legs, each leg having a top edge which can be attached to the bottom side of the desk top and a bottom edge that may contact the ground. The bottom edge can be a curved shape. Additionally, the distance between the top edge and the bottom edge may be a length that creates a stable balance point and a desired amount of forwards and backwards movement for the rocking desk.

These and other further features and advantages provided in this disclosure would be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, taken together with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a top side perspective view of one embodiment of a rocking desk according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 1B is a bottom side perspective view of the rocking desk in FIG. 1A;

FIG. 1C is a side view of the rocking desk in FIG. 1A;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a leg according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a leg according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 4A is a top view of one embodiment of a desk top according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 4B is a bottom view of the desk top in FIG. 4A;

FIG. 5A is a perspective view of one embodiment of a leg according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 5B is a side view of the leg in FIG. 5A;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a center line according to the present disclosure; and

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a pillar according to the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Devices described herein can comprise novel and improved designs and layouts for desks, specifically rocking desks that allow for a flexible and comfortable work environment. Embodiments described in the present disclosure can include a rocking desk with a desk top. The desk top can have a top side and a bottom side. The rocking desk can also have multiple legs, each leg having a top edge which may be attached to the bottom side of the desk top and a bottom edge that may contact the ground. The bottom edge may be a curved shape that causes the rocking desk to tilt at an angle when force is applied to the desk top, providing the advantage of allowing the user to work while leaning back in his or her chair.

Embodiments described in the present disclosure can also provide a stable balance point when the force applied to the desk top is maintained and a desired amount of rocking forwards and backwards the when force applied to the desk top is removed. The rocking desk can rock slowly forwards and backwards before the desk top returns to a position parallel to the ground, providing the advantage of preventing items from shifting or falling off the desk top. The stable balance point and desired amount of rocking can be achieved by controlling the distance between the net center of mass and the center of effective leg radius. The location of the net center of mass can change with the height of the rocking desk's legs and/or by adding mass to the desk top. Therefore, embodiments described in the present disclosure may provide that the height of the rocking desk's legs be a length that creates a stable balance point and a desired amount of forwards and backwards movement for the rocking desk.

Additionally, the location of the center of effective leg radius can change with the curvature of the bottom edge of the rocking desk's legs or by the angle in which the rocking desk's legs are attached to the desk top. Thus, embodiments described in the present disclosure can provide that the curved shape of the leg's bottom edge be shaped such that it creates a stable balance point and a desired amount of forwards and backwards movement for the rocking desk. Embodiments described in the present disclosure can also provide that the top edge of the legs be attached at an angle such that it can create a stable balance point and a desired amount of forwards and backwards movement for the rocking desk.

Throughout this disclosure, the preferred embodiment and examples illustrated should be considered as exemplars, rather than as limitations of the present disclosure. As used herein, the term “invention,” “device,” “apparatus,” “method,” “disclosure,” “present invention,” “present device,” present apparatus,” “present method,” or “present disclosure” refers to any one of the embodiments of the disclosure described herein, and any equivalents. Furthermore, reference to various feature(s) of the “invention,” “device,” “apparatus,” “method,” “disclosure,” “present invention,” “present device,” “present apparatus,” “present method,” or “present disclosure” throughout this document does not mean that all claimed embodiments or methods must include the referenced feature(s).

It is also understood that when an element or feature is referred to as being “on” or “adjacent” to another element or feature, it can be directly on or adjacent the other element or feature or intervening elements or features may also be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly on” or extending “directly onto” another element, there are no intervening elements present. Additionally, it is understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present.

Furthermore, relative terms such as “inner,” “outer,” “upper,” “top,” “above,” “lower,” “bottom,” “beneath,” “below,” and similar terms, may be used herein to describe a relationship of one element to another. Terms such as “higher,” “lower,” “wider,” “narrower,” and similar terms, may be used herein to describe angular relationships. It is understood that these terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the elements or system in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures.

Although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, and/or sections, these elements, components, regions, and/or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component, region, or section from another. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, a first element, component, region, or section discussed below could be termed a second element, component, region, or section without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated list items.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. For example, when the present specification refers to “an” assembly, it is understood that this language encompasses a single assembly or a plurality or array of assemblies. It is further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” and/or “including” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

Embodiments of the disclosure can be described herein with reference to view illustrations that are schematic illustrations. As such, the actual thickness of elements can be different, and variations from the shapes of the illustrations as a result, for example, of manufacturing techniques and/or tolerances are expected. Thus, the elements illustrated in the figures are schematic in nature and their shapes are not intended to illustrate the precise shape of a region and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.

Embodiments herein can provide desks comprising novel and improved features. FIG. 1A-1C show a rocking desk 100 that can comprise a desk top 102, a top side 104, a bottom side 106, legs 108, a top edge 110, a bottom edge 112, and a pillar 114. The desk top 102 can comprise the top side 104 and the bottom side 106. The bottom side 106 may be opposite the top side 104. Each leg 108 can comprise the top edge 110 and the bottom edge 112. Each top edge 110 can be attached to the bottom side 106, as best shown in FIG. 1B. Each bottom edge 112 can contact a ground surface. As best shown in FIGS. 1B and 1C, the bottom edges 112 can be a curved shape. This curved shape can cause the desk top 102 to become angled when force is applied to the desk top 102. Additionally, the curved shape can cause the rocking desk 100 to move forwards or backwards, i.e. rock, when the force is released from the desk top 102.

As shown in FIGS. 1B and 1C, the pillar 114 can be attached to the bottom side 106 of the desk top 102 at the center line 416 (shown in FIG. 4B). The pillar 114 can have many advantages, such as providing an easy way for the user to locate the center line 416. Additionally, the pillar 114 can provide aesthetics and add mass to the rocking desk 100.

One advantage of embodiments described in the present disclosure is with a desired amount of force applied to the desk top 102, it can become angled. That angle can be maintained if the desired amount of force applied is maintained. This force can be relatively easy to maintain due to the curved bottom edges 112 creating a stable balance point for the rocking desk 100. This can create a comfortable work environment, allowing a user to lean back in his or her chair, for example. Another advantage of these embodiments is the rocking desk 100 can provide the user with a desired amount of forwards or backwards movement, i.e. rocking movement, when the force applied to the desk top 102 is removed. This can occur because the curved bottom edge 112 can allow the mass center of the legs 108 to lift off the ground surface slowly and gravity then pulls the mass center slowly back to touching the floor. This can allow the user to remove the force applied to the desk top 102 without items on the desk sliding or falling off the desk top 102.

The length of distance the rocking desk 100 moves forwards and backwards, i.e. rocks, and thus the force required to rock the desk, can be determined by the distance between the net center of mass and the effective center of leg radius. A longer distance can create a longer distance the rocking desk rocks, increasing the amount of force required to rock the desk, which provides the advantage of making the rocking desk 100 feel steadier for the user. A shorter distance can create a shorter distance of rocking, decreasing the amount of force required to rock the desk, which can provide the advantage of allowing the user to easily angle the desk top so he or she can lean back while working.

The net center of mass of the rocking desk 100 can be changed in several different ways. First, the net center of mass may depend on the height of the legs 108, which can be the distance between the top edges 110 and the bottom edges 112 of the legs 108. The greater the height of the legs 108, the higher the net center of mass of the rocking desk 100. The shorter the height of the legs 108, the lower the net center of mass of the rocking desk 100. Second, the net center of mass can also depend on the mass of the desk top 102 combined with any mass applied to the desk top 102, such as placing objects on the desk top 102. The greater the combined mass, the higher the net center of mass of the rocking desk 100. The lower the combined mass, the lower the net center of mass of the rocking desk 100.

The center of effective leg radius of the rocking desk 100 can also be changed in a number of different ways. First, the center of effective leg radius of the rocking desk 100 can depend on the amount of curvature of the bottom edges 112 of the legs 108. The flatter the shape of the bottom edges 112, the larger the effective leg radius becomes, which can create a higher center of effective leg radius. Conversely, the more curved the shape of the bottom edges 112, the smaller the effective leg radius can become, which may create a lower center of effective leg radius. Second, the center of effective leg radius of the rocking desk 100 can depend on the angle at which the top edges 110 of the legs 108 are attached to the bottom side 106 of the desk top 102 at the center line 416. If the top edges 110 are attached at a larger angle from the center line 416, the effective leg radius can be larger and therefore the center of effective radius can be higher. Conversely, if the top edges 110 are attached at smaller angles from the center line 416, the effective leg radius can be smaller and therefore the center of effective radius can be lower.

Changing the net center of mass and/or the center of effective leg radius of the rocking desk 100 can change the distance between the net center of mass and the center of effective leg radius. This distance can determine the amount of distance the rocking desk 100 rocks, and thus the resulting force required to rock the rocking desk 100. A longer distance can create a longer distance of rocking, increasing the amount of force required to rock the rocking desk 100. A shorter distance can create a shorter distance and time period of rocking, decreasing the amount of force required to rock the rocking desk 100. Therefore, changing the net center of mass and/or the center of effective leg radius by one or more of the ways described above can create a stable balance point and/or a desired amount of rocking movement for the rocking desk 100.

For example, one embodiment as described in the present disclosure is shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 2 shows a leg 200 that can comprise a bottom edge 202, a circle 204, a leg radius 206, a net center of mass 208, and a top edge 210. Due to the curvature of the bottom edge 202, which may form the circle 204, the resulting leg radius 206 can be 94 inches above the ground. The top edge 210 of the leg 200 can be attached at a 90 degree angle from the center line of the desk top (not shown), keeping the center of effective leg radius the same as the leg radius 206, e.g. 94 inches above the ground. The net center of mass 208 can be 25.35 inches above the ground due to the height of the legs 200 and the combined mass of the desk top. Therefore, the distance between the net center of mass 208 and the center of effective leg radius can be 68.65 inches, creating a longer distance the rocking desk rocks forwards and backwards, which can require more force for to rock the desk. This can create more stability for the user.

For example, another embodiment as described in the present disclosure is shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 3 shows a leg 300 that can comprise a bottom edge 302, an oval shape 304, a center of effective leg radius 306, a net center of mass 308, and a top edge 310. Due to the curvature of the bottom edge 302, a resulting circle can create a leg radius 94 inches above the ground. However, the top edge 310 of the leg 300 may be attached at a 55 degree angle from the center line of the desk top (not shown), which can change the circle into the oval shape 304, which may result in the center of effective leg radius 306 to be 68.5 inches above the ground. The net center of mass 308 can be 25.35 inches above the ground due to the height of the leg 300 and the combined mass of the desk top. Therefore, the distance between the net center of mass 308 and the center of effective leg radius 306 can be 43.15, creating a shorter distance the rocking desk rocks, which can require less force to rock the desk. This can allow a user to easily angle the desk top when working.

In yet another embodiment, the leg radius can be increased or decreased by the shape of the bottom edges of the legs. Even if the angle of attachment of the top edges of the legs are unchanged and the net center of mass are unchanged, the center of effective leg radius can change, leading to a larger or smaller distance between the net center of mass and the center of effective leg radius.

And yet another embodiment, the net center of mass of the rocking desk can be increased or decreased by changing the height of the legs or by adding mass to the desk top. Even if the center of effective leg radius is unchanged, the net center of mass can change, leaving a larger or smaller distance between the net center of mass and the center of effective leg radius.

In any embodiment herein, the distance between the net center of mass and the center of effective leg radius can be at least 24 inches for stability. However, other distances may be used to fit a particular user's needs. Furthermore, in any embodiments herein, the angle of attachment of the legs can be between 45 and 90 degrees from the center line of the desk top. However, other angles of attachment are possible to fit a particular user's desires. In any event, the center of effective leg radius can be higher than the net center of mass.

Embodiments herein can also provide novel and improved desk tops. FIG. 4A shows a desk top 400 that can comprise a top side 402, a top edge 404, a bottom edge 406, side edges 408, and apertures 410. The top edge 404, bottom edge 406, and side edges 408 can be curved, as shown herein, forming a somewhat oval shape. However, these edges can also be straight edges forming a square shape, or may form any other shapes suitable for desks. The side edges 408 can be curved inwards, making the top edge 404 longer than the bottom edge 406. However, the side edges 408 can be curved in different direction(s) or be straight. Apertures 410 can be formed on the top side 402 of the desk top 400 and can vary in size. The apertures 410 may or may not form a hole through the desk top 400 to the bottom side 412 of the rocking desk as shown in FIG. 4B. The apertures 410 can provide a drink holder for the user, allow for electrical wires to pass through the desk top 400, and/or provide any other suitable advantages. The desk top 400 can be made of wood, metal, glass, laminate, and/or any other suitable material. The desk top 400 can be 1.5 inches thick or any other thickness common for any of the above desk materials.

FIG. 4B shows the desk top 400 that can additionally comprise a bottom side 412, leg attachment outlines 414, and the center line 416. The bottom side 412 of the desk top 400 can provide the attachment means for the legs, as discussed above. The legs can be attached to the bottom side 412 by screws, nails, glue, adhesive, and/or any other suitable attachment means. In one embodiment, the center line 416 may be 23 inches from the top edge 404 and the bottom edge 406. However, other lengths and thicknesses can be used. The leg attachment outlines 414 may show where the legs can be attached to the desk top 400. In one embodiment, the legs can be attached at a 55 degree angle from the center line 416, as shown by the leg attachment outline 414. In this embodiment, the ends of the leg attachment outlines 414 closer to the top edge 404 can be spaced 47 15/16 inches apart and the ends of the leg attachment outlines 414 closer to the bottom edge 406 can be spaced 80 1/16 inches apart. However, other suitable dimensions are possible, depending on the length of the leg attachment outlines 414 and the angle at which the legs are attached to the desk top 400.

Embodiments herein can also provide novel and improved legs of a desk. FIGS. 5A-5B show a leg 500 that can comprise a leg body 502, a top edge 504, a bottom edge 506, side edges 508, a desk top 510, and an aperture 512. The top edge 504 can be attached to the desk top 510 as described above. The top edge 504 can be 14 inches long in one embodiment, or may be other suitable lengths. The bottom edge 506 can be in contact with a ground surface, as discussed above. The curvature of the bottom edge 506 can vary, which can change the center of effective leg radius of the rocking desk. The bottom edge 506 can be 28 inches long in one embodiment, or may be other suitable lengths. However, the length of the bottom edge 506 can be sufficient such that when applying force to the desk top 510, the rocking desk does not tilt far enough to travel the full length of the bottom edge 506. The side edges 508 can connect the top edge 504 to the bottom edge 506. The side edges 508 can also be a curved shape, as shown herein, which allows the shape of the bottom edge to be curved. The height of the leg body 502, or distance between the top edge 504 and the bottom edge 506, can be 27.5 inches. In one embodiment, the net center of mass can be 25.35 inches above the ground. However, the height of the leg body 502 can be changed which can change the net center of mass, as described above.

The aperture 512 can provide aesthetics to the rocking desk and can also decrease the mass of the rocking desk. The aperture 512 can vary in size and may or may not form a hole through the entirety of the leg body 502. Like the desk top 510, the leg body 502 can comprise wood, metal, glass, laminate, and/or any other suitable material. In one embodiment, the leg body 502 and its edges can be 1.5 inches thick, but can be any other suitable thickness for any of the above materials.

FIG. 6 shows a center line 600 that can be 64 17/32 inches long, but other suitable lengths can be applied. The center line 600 can be ¾ inches thick and can also comprise edges 602 that may be a curved shape. FIG. 7 shows a pillar 700 that can comprise a top edge 702, a bottom edge 704, and side edges 706. The top edge 702 can be a straight edge that may connect to the center line 416 of the bottom side 106 of the desk top 102 (shown best in FIG. 1B). The bottom edge 704 can be a curved shape which provides the advantages of adding aesthetics to the rocking desk and can allow a user to easily locate the center line of the rocking desk. The side edges 706 may be straight edges but can also be another suitable shape.

It is understood that embodiments presented herein are meant to be exemplary. Embodiments of the present disclosure can comprise any combination or compatible features shown in the various figures, and these embodiments should not be limited to those expressly illustrated and discussed.

Although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to certain configurations thereof, other versions are possible. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the disclosure should not be limited to the versions described above.

The foregoing is intended to cover all modifications and alternative constructions falling within the spirit and scope of the disclosure as expressed in the appended claims, wherein no portion of the disclosure is intended, expressly or implicitly, to be dedicated to the public domain if not set forth in the claims. 

We claim:
 1. A rocking desk, comprising: a desk top comprising a top side and a bottom side; and a plurality of legs, each leg comprising a top edge attached to said bottom side and a bottom edge that contacts a ground surface, wherein said bottom edge is a curved shape; wherein said curved shape of said bottom edge creates a stable balance point and forwards and backwards movement for said rocking desk.
 2. The rocking desk of claim 1, wherein said curved shape of said bottom edge creates a center of effective leg radius and wherein said rocking desk comprises a net center of mass.
 3. The rocking desk of claim 2, wherein changing the amount of curvature in said curved shape changes said center of effective leg radius.
 4. The rocking desk of claim 2, wherein said top edge of each of said plurality of legs is attached to said bottom side of said desk top at an angle, changing said center of effective leg radius.
 5. The rocking desk of claim 4, wherein said forwards and backwards movement changes as the distance between said center of effective leg radius and said net center of mass changes.
 6. The rocking desk of claim 1, wherein said desk top comprises a center line.
 7. The rocking desk of claim 6, further comprising a curved pillar attached to said bottom side of said desk top at said center line.
 8. A rocking desk, comprising: a desk top comprising a top side and a bottom side; and a plurality of legs, each leg comprising a top edge attached to said bottom side and a bottom edge that contacts a ground surface, wherein said bottom edge is a curved shape; wherein said top edge of each of said plurality of legs is attached at an angle that creates a stable balance point and forwards and backwards movement for said rocking desk.
 9. The rocking desk of claim 8, wherein said curved shape of said bottom edge creates a center of effective leg radius and wherein said rocking desk comprises a net center of mass.
 10. The rocking desk of claim 9, wherein changing said angle changes said center of effective leg radius.
 11. The rocking desk of claim 9, wherein said angle is 55 degrees from a center line on said desk top.
 12. The rocking desk of claim 9, wherein said of forwards and backwards movement changes as the distance between said center of effective leg radius and said net center of mass changes.
 13. The rocking desk of claim 12, wherein the distance between said center of effective leg radius and said net center of mass is at least 24 inches.
 14. A rocking desk, comprising: a desk top comprising a top side and a bottom side; and a plurality of legs, each leg comprising a top edge attached to said bottom side and a bottom edge that contacts a ground surface, wherein said bottom edge is a curved shape; wherein the distance between said top edge and said bottom edge creates a stable balance point and forwards and backwards movement for said rocking desk.
 15. The rocking desk of claim 14, wherein said curved shape of said bottom edge creates a center of effective leg radius and wherein said rocking desk comprises a net center of mass.
 16. The rocking desk of claim 15, wherein changing said length changes said net center of mass.
 17. The rocking desk of claim 15, wherein said top edge of each of said plurality of legs is attached to said bottom side at an angle, changing said center of effective leg radius.
 18. The rocking desk of claim 17, wherein said forwards and backwards movement changes as the distance between said center of effective leg radius and said net center of mass changes.
 19. The rocking desk of claim 14, wherein said bottom edge of each of said plurality of legs is a sufficient length such that said rocking desk does not cross over said length of said bottom edge.
 20. The rocking desk of claim 14, wherein said desk top comprises curved edges. 